What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to McLean?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to McLean is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to McLean?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to McLean is to fly and bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $70 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and McLean?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville and Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and McLean?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to McLean. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to McLean?

The distance between Charlottesville and McLean is 105 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to McLean without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to McLean without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to McLean?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Charlottesville to McLean, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to McLean bus from?

Charlottesville to McLean bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to McLean train from?

Charlottesville to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to McLean?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to McLean is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Charlottesville to McLean bus arrive?

Charlottesville to McLean bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.

Where does the Charlottesville to McLean train arrive?

Charlottesville to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to McLean?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to McLean is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Charlottesville to McLean.

Where can I stay near McLean?

There are 1627+ hotels available in McLean.

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to McLean by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
2. Take the bus from Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rdbus
1h 49m
$72–345
Drive 106.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlottesville to McLeancar 106.6 mi
2h 16m
$20–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 13m
$33–67
Bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Lynchburg
4h 22m
$24–52
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
4h 55m
$21–37

Charlottesville to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 104 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Fly once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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